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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.02, 27,366.66 and 15,629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.02, 27,366.66 and 15,629.19 is: 23,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.02 : 27,366.66 = 15,629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.02/27,366.66 = 15,629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.02x = 27,366.66 × 15,629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.02x = 427,718,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,718,728.81/18,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.32

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